Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #8, 11 October 2024 - Monthly report on food price trends
16/10/2024
Global wheat prices increased in September 2024, driven by concerns over unfavourable weather conditions in a number of key exporting countries. International maize prices also increased as low river levels in Brazil and the United States of America caused logistical disruptions.
Integrating responsible business conduct in avocado production and export – An introductory guide for trainers
15/10/2024
The FAO technical guide, “Responsible business conduct in the avocado industry: a guide for producers and exporters”, was developed to support export-oriented businesses to mainstream sustainability and resilience in their operations, via the implementation of risk-based due diligence processes.
Integrating responsible business conduct in pineapple production and export – An introductory guide for trainers
15/10/2024
The FAO technical guide, “Responsible business conduct in the pineapple industry: a guide for producers and exporters”, was developed to support export-oriented businesses to mainstream sustainability and resilience in their operations, via the implementation of risk-based due diligence processes.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update No. 183, October 2024
10/10/2024
In September 2024, all three FAO price indices tracking the developments of the components of the oilcrops complex appreciated month-on-month. While both oilseed and oilmeal indices still stood below their respective year-earlier levels, the vegetable oil index increased to its highest level since early 2023.
Unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in agricultural supply chains: a growing concern
08/10/2024
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the imbalances in bargaining power between suppliers and buyers of agricultural and food products, already a concern before the pandemic, were amplified further. Rapidly rising production costs have led to appeals by producers for these higher costs to be reflected in prices paid to them.
Sustainable management of plastics in the banana industry
04/10/2024
According to FAO’s 2021 report "Assessment of Agricultural Plastics and Their Sustainability: A Call for Action", the use of plastics in agriculture has seen a dramatic increase since the 1950s and is expected to continue rising in the foreseeable future. Bananas, as the most consumed and traded fruit globally, heavily depend on plastic use at virtually every stage of the value chain.
Report of the Fourth Global Conference of the World Banana Forum - FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy, 12-13 March 2024
02/10/2024
The Fourth Global Conference of the World Banana Forum (WBF) took place at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, on 12 and 13 March 2024. Moreover, the following three side-events were held: the Third International Meeting on Gender Equity in the Banana Industry on March 11, the Event on Fusarium Wilt TR4 and the Future of the Banana Industry on 11 March and the Global Conference on Living Wages and Living Income in the Banana Industry on 14 March.
Are you ready to lead? Using responsible business conduct to address risks in avocado businesses
27/09/2024
Responsible business conduct (RBC), implemented through due diligence, can help avocado producers and businesses improve the sustainability of their operations and gain or maintain access to markets. By adopting RBC and due diligence processes, businesses can mitigate social and environmental risks, avoid financial losses, and enhance long-term profitability.
Are you ready to lead? Using responsible business conduct to address risks in pineapple businesses
27/09/2024
Responsible business conduct (RBC), implemented through due diligence, can help pineapple producers and businesses improve the sustainability of their operations and gain or maintain access to markets. By adopting RBC and due diligence processes, businesses can mitigate social and environmental risks, avoid financial losses, and enhance long-term profitability.
Oilseeds, Oils and Meals. Monthly price update no. 182, September 2024
23/09/2024
In August 2024, the FAO price indices for oilseeds and oilmeals continued to decline month-on-month, whereas the vegetable oil index increased for the third consecutive month. While both oilseed and oilmeal indices remained markedly below their corresponding levels of a year ago, the vegetable oil index firmed to 8.1 percent above its August 2023 reading.
Crop Prospects and Food Situation - Triannual Global Report, No. 2, July 2024
16/09/2024
The triannual Crop Prospects and Food Situation report provides a forward-looking analysis of the food situation across the globe, focusing on the cereal production outlook, market situation and food security conditions, with a particular attention on low-income food-deficit countries.
Responsible business conduct in the pineapple industry: a guide for producers and exporters
16/09/2024
This guide aims to support growers and businesses operating in the global pineapple industry in their efforts to implement responsible business conduct (RBC) practices to improve the sustainability of their operations. By committing to RBC and implementing due diligence processes, these businesses can avoid social conflicts and environmental damage, which will also help to minimize financial losses and maintain long-term profitability.
Cereal supply and demand balances for sub-Saharan African countries - Situation as of June 2024
16/09/2024
The cereal supply and demand balances included in this report present a subset of data from the FAO/GIEWS Country Cereal Balance System (CCBS) database created and continuously kept up to date by the Global Information and Early Warning System on Food and Agriculture (GIEWS) and Basic Foodstuffs teams of the Markets and Trade Division, with data since 1980.
Food Price Monitoring and Analysis (FPMA) Bulletin #7, 12 September 2024 - Monthly report on food price trends
12/09/2024
Global wheat prices decreased in August 2024, mostly reflecting weak international demand and larger production estimates in some major exporters. Regarding maize, concerns about crop conditions and prospects of tighter export supply contributed to slightly firmer international prices.
Major Tropical Fruits Market Review 2023
09/09/2024
The Major Tropical Fruits Market Review is issued on an annual basis to Members and Observers of the Sub-Group on Tropical Fruits of the Intergovernmental Group on Bananas and Tropical Fruits, which is a subsidiary body of the Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP).
Jute, kenaf, sisal, abaca, coir and allied fibres statistical bulletin 2023
02/09/2024
The Food and Agricultural Markets Analysis Team (FAMA), provides economic data and analysis on major agricultural raw materials, horticultural and tropical products.
Resilience and sustainability in tropical fruit value chains (Report from the global meeting of the Responsible Fruits Project)
30/08/2024
FAO organized a global meeting on resilience and sustainability in tropical fruit value chains in May 2024 with the aim to share up-to-date information on trends and challenges to resilience and sustainability in the tropical fruit industry; to identify risks to production and trade; to share success stories, good practices and technical information to address these risks.
Measuring carbon and water footprints in pineapple value chains
27/08/2024
This technical guide on measuring carbon and water footprints was developed to support resilient and sustainable businesses in pineapple value chains. By quantifying and reducing GHG emissions, companies can become more resource efficient, reduce costs, enhance the resilience of their operations and contribute to climate change mitigation.
Trade policy review in the countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. 2nd Quarter 2024 | Bulletin
27/08/2024
This quarterly bulletin features agricultural trade policy changes in the region. It provides current trade measures, agreements, statistics and articles by experts covering trade-related issues in countries across the region, and it is sent to members of the Agricultural Trade Expert Network.
Banana Market Review 2023
26/08/2024
The Banana Market Review is issued on an annual basis to Members and Observers of the Sub-Group on Bananas of the Intergovernmental Group on Bananas and Tropical Fruits, which is a subsidiary body of the Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP).